By Timothy Cockes MOUNT EBAL, Israel (BP) – Further evidence of ancient Hebrew language, in the form of a lead tablet with a written inscription, has been discovered near Mt. Ebal in Israel. The finding has been hailed as a major boon to the case for an older Old Testament, but a Southern Baptist seminary professor urges caution. Mt. Ebal is mentioned in Deuteronomy 27 … [Read more...] about Ancient Hebrew Language Fragment Uncovered Near Mt. Ebal
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Joni Eareckson-Tada Helps Evacuate More Than 300 Ukrainians With Disabilities
(Premier Christian News) Christian author and speaker Joni Eareckson-Tada says her ministry has helped evacuate more than 300 people with disabilities from Ukraine. The 72-year-old runs Joni and friends, a ministry to reach and serve people with disabilities across the world. "Just imagine if you're a quadriplegic like me. I can't use my hands. I'm in a wheelchair, … [Read more...] about Joni Eareckson-Tada Helps Evacuate More Than 300 Ukrainians With Disabilities
Bible Engagement Drops 21 Percent Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Finds
By Diana Chandler PHILADELPHIA, (BP) – Americans are less engaged with the Bible and are less likely to say the Bible influences their lifestyle than in previous years, the American Bible Society (ABS) said in its 2022 State of the Bible report. Scripture engagement is down 21 percent from 2021. Only 49 million Americans fit the ABS criteria of Scripture engaged in 2022, … [Read more...] about Bible Engagement Drops 21 Percent Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Study Finds
American Bible Society Finds ‘Unprecedented Drop’ in Number of Bible Users in 1 Year
(The Christian Post) There has been an “unprecedented drop” in the number of Bible users in the United States since last year, according to a report released by the American Bible Society. The 2022 State of the Bible report, released Wednesday, based its findings on responses collected from a survey of 2,598 U.S. adults conducted in January. The 12th annual report … [Read more...] about American Bible Society Finds ‘Unprecedented Drop’ in Number of Bible Users in 1 Year
‘Are All Sexual Orientations Created by God?’ Jackie Hill Perry Answers Preston Sprinkle at Exiles in Babylon Conference
Christian rap artist, author, and speaker Jackie Hill Perry gave her thoughts on whether God created all sexual orientations during a session at Theology in the Raw’s “Exiles in Babylon” conference last week in Boise, Idaho. Theology in the Raw is a podcast hosted by Dr. Preston Sprinkle and aims to create a space for “Christian exiles” to think … [Read more...] about ‘Are All Sexual Orientations Created by God?’ Jackie Hill Perry Answers Preston Sprinkle at Exiles in Babylon Conference